I wonder if NASA have ever think about the method of
driving spacecrafts and satellites through space using something else
other than ordinary rocket engines; but a 19-year-old student from Egypt
has actually made it possible.
Young female student brings honor to Egypt -- Aisha Mustafa developed new spacecraft propulsion system |
Aisha Mustafa, a university
student of Physics, has patented her invention - with Egyptian Academy
of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT). Her invented method is a
new type of propulsion system for spacecraft that uses cutting edge
quantum physics instead of rockets and thrusters.
The Mail
Online has described the achievement of Aisha Mustafa as ‘the invention
'leapfrogs' NASA research, and uses a hi-tech quantum effect to drive
satellites through space, rather than ordinary rocket engines.’
Mustafa invented a way of tapping this quantum effect via what's known
as the dynamic Casimir-Polder Effect. This uses a "moving mirror"
cavity, where two very reflective very flat plates are held close
together, and then moved slightly to interact with the quantum particle
sea.
It might sound horribly technical, so in simple words
Mustafa’s propelling device is based upon a scientific mix between
quantum physics, space technology, chemical reactions and electrical
sciences.
Mustafa's drive isn't exactly Warp Factor Ten
material, but it provides enough energy for satellites to maneuver
easily through space. Instead of using nuclear reactors or jets,
Mustafa's satellites could generate drive using the panels.
The 19-year-old says she aims to test her invention in future space missions.
SOURCE:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/a rticle-2148877/The-latest-entrant-space- race--Egypt-19-year-old-student-invents- futuristic-warp-drive-satellites.html?it o=feeds-newsxml
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